Zucchini with cheese baked in the oven
4 servings
60 minutes
Baked zucchini with cheese is a simple and elegant recipe from Georgian cuisine that combines the tenderness of young zucchini, the spiciness of garlic, and the aroma of fresh dill. This dish embodies the art of Georgian culinary traditions where fresh vegetables play a central role. When baked, zucchinis become soft while the cheese forms an appetizing golden crust, creating a perfect blend of textures. The light garlic aroma adds zest while dill brings freshness. This dish is ideal as a standalone light snack or as a side to meat and fish dishes. Its simplicity makes it an excellent choice for a cozy home dinner or festive table.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Take a young, small zucchini with thin skin and almost no seeds.
- Baby courgettes: 1 piece
2
The zucchini should be washed well, dried, edges cut off, and sliced thinly.
- Baby courgettes: 1 piece
3
Make shallow cuts with a knife on each slice.
4
Salt the zucchini slices on both sides. Sprinkle one side with chopped dill.
- Dill: 25 g
5
Grease the baking dish with sunflower oil
- Sunflower oil: 25 ml
6
Place the zucchini in the mold.
- Baby courgettes: 1 piece
7
Peel the garlic and chop it finely.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
8
Distribute the garlic on the zucchini.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
9
Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater and evenly distribute it over the zucchini.
- Hard cheese: 50 g
10
Send to bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. Bake uncovered.
